severe
Example Sentences
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But the penalty this time was much more severe.
From BBC
The City of Los Angeles repeatedly ignored state wildfire safety regulations as it permitted new development in areas with severe fire hazards, a lawsuit filed Dec. 23 in the L.A.
From Los Angeles Times
Officials say it’s not yet clear if subclade K is more likely to cause severe illness.
“When they began with the drone attacks, it was a fairly severe impact—the sudden appearance of a capability that, quite frankly, wasn’t on our radar,” said Maj.
Eurostar advised passengers to postpone their journeys on Tuesday to a later date, citing "major disruption" including severe delays and cancellations.
From Barron's
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